Atletico Madrid secure a loan deal for Moussa Dembele from Lyon till the end of the season with the option to sign him on a permanent basis.

Atletico Madrid and Lyon agreed on a deal to bring Dembele to Spain on loan with an option to buy for €33.5 million (£30m/$41m) with a potential €5 million (£4.5m/$6m) in bonuses. Atletico Madrid will pay a €1.5m loan fee as part of the deal as well.

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The exit of Diego Costa has necessitated the signing of the French striker wh will help to create the spark needed for the remainder of the season.

Dembele joined Lyon from Celtic for €22 million in 2018.